Recognizing the best businesses & individuals in southeastern Connecticut!

Our Best of Readers' Choice contest asks you to nominate and then vote for your favorite businesses and individuals in southeastern Connecticut in close to 200 categories.

The contest takes place online only and begins with a nomination period followed by a voting period. The top five businesses or individuals nominated in each category will advance to the voting round; from there, the top three from each category will be determined.

Nominations are now closed.

Congratulations to all businesses and individuals who were nominated during the first phase of the contest! Check back starting on February 22 to see if your favorites made the final voting ballot, and to cast your votes!

You can view all of the nominated businesses and individuals below.

Voting will take place February 22 - March 14, 2016

All category winners will be announced in a special section publishing in The Day on April 3, 2016.

If you have questions, comments, or would like to suggest a category to be added for future contests, contact marketing@theday.com.